Zollverein

['tsɔ:lferain]

Definition

(n.) Literally, a customs union; specifically, applied to the several customs unions successively formed under the leadership of Prussia among certain German states for establishing liberty of commerce among themselves and common tariff on imports, exports, and transit.

Checked by Archie

Definition

n. a union of the German states under the leadership of Prussia so as to enable them in their commercial relations with other countries to act as one state.

Checker: Lyman